Our Region

There are some wonderful things to do and see in our region here are just a few.

Tell the operators that your host Mark informed you about their business, you never know how that may help!

Note: Some businesses may come and go and opening hours are definately less than big cities so it pays to ring ahead.

We Support.

Wildlife Rescue. https://www.wildlifevictoria.org.au/

Land For Wildlife. https://www.wildlife.vic.gov.au/protecting-wildlife/land-for-wildlife

Landcare https://landcareaustralia.org.au/

Labrador Rescue Australia. https://www.labrescue.com.au/ Max our extremely friendly Labrador came to us from this non-profit organisation.

CFA Yanakie. Mark is an active firefighter and currently holds the rank of Lieutenant. He is a brigade Training Officer.

Soap Aid https://soapaid.org/ for the recycling of our guests used soaps to be distributed to the disadvantaged.

Regional Ideas and Local Trails.

Range of Ideas. http://www.visitpromcountry.com.au/thingstoseeanddopromcountry.htm 

Wineries. https://www.winegippsland.com/map and  http://www.southerngippslandwine.com.au/ South Gippsland Wine Trail.

Golf. https://www.visitpromcountry.com.au/pdf/Prom-Country-Golfing.pdf Prom Country Golfing.

Beaches/Fishing/Pools. https://www.visitpromcountry.com.au/pdf/Prom-Country-Water-Activities.pdf

Walks in the Prom Region. https://www.visitpromcountry.com.au/pdf/Prom-Country-Walking-Trails.pdf Not inside the Prom.

Cycling. http://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Gippsland/Things-to-do/Outdoor-activities/Cycling/Cycling-trails

Great Southern Rail Trail. 74km path. Starting at Leongatha and finishes at Port Welshpool. The closest access points to your cabin are at Fish Creek or Foster. Details; https://www.railtrails.org.au/trail?view=trail&id=144

Tours.

Gippsland Food Adventures offer a range of exciting tours to choose from http://www.gippslandfoodadventures.com.au/

There’s 3 Sea Cruises/Seasonal (Sep-Nov) Whale Watching companies.

Yanakie. (This is our local town.)

Free Tennis Court with BBQs and tourist info boards next to Yanakie Community Hall. No bookings needed.

Promhelis www.promhelis.com.au/ Ph0459 318 888. Scenic helicopter flights.

Yanakie General Store is now a small supermarket and offers good value items including fuel, alcohol, fishing license and gear, and general groceries

Fish Creek. (This town is 20 minutes’ drive from your cabin)

Waratah Hills Vineyard http://waratahhills.com.au/ Ph03 5683 2441. Wine tasting/sales. Shopping and Dining. Situated between Fish Creek and Yanakie.

Gurneys Cidery http://www.gurneyscider.com.au/ Ph: 0423 039 863 Apple cider tastings and meals. Scenic apple orchid. Situated between Foster and Fish Creek

Foster. (20 minutes’ drive from your cabin)

Essential Body Basics and Beauty Salon offering massages/facials/manicures etc (03) 5682 1200.

Apart from a good range of shops this town features a lovely Flora Reserve where you could perhaps eat your take always, tourist information, a District Historical Museum, the Stockyard Gallery and regular markets. There’s also a 2km walk up to Mount Nicoll Lookout and other walks.

Sandy Point. (20 minutes’ drive from your cabin)

The main attraction here is the patrolled moderate surf beach, Boat hire is at Sandy Point, as is mini-golf.

Off Shore Surf School www.offshoresurfschool.com.au Ph 0407 374 743. Surf lessons and hire. Everything provided.

Toora. (30 minutes’ drive from your cabin)

This historic town features the beautiful 59m and highest single span falls; Agnes Falls, https://www.visitpromcountry.com.au/attractions/agnes-falls , Turbine Wind Farm, Bird Hide and Walking Trail in the RAMSAR International Wetland Site.

Meeniyan. (33 minutes’ drive from your cabin)

Walkerville. (28 minutes’ drive from your cabin)  

Historic Lime Kilns plus explore the lovely coastline of rock pools and sandy coves. https://www.visitpromcountry.com.au/attractions/walkerville-lime-kilns